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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.64, 8,319.20 and 4,038.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.64, 8,319.20 and 4,038.48 is: 5,573.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.64 : 8,319.20 = 4,038.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.64/8,319.20 = 4,038.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.64x = 8,319.20 × 4,038.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.64x = 33,596,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,596,902.62/6,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.81

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